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Ms. Ortiz from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Connections: Celebrating Diversity Through Art

Help me give my students art supplies that teachers can use for projects celebrating diversity, identity, and cultural expression.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ortiz's classroom raised $588

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My goal is to allow students to express their identities and learn about others through creative activities. Also to facilitate discussions about cultural symbols, traditions, and histories in a visual and hands-on way.

These art materials reinforce the message that diversity is beautiful and worth celebrating.

By providing my students with paint and construction paper they will be able to express their unique identities and celebrate cultural diversity, fostering creativity, inclusion, and a deeper understanding of different backgrounds through collaborative and individual art projects.

My group of students from diverse cultural backgrounds is special because they bring a wealth of unique perspectives, stories, and traditions that enrich the classroom environment. Their diversity fosters curiosity, understanding, and respect among peers, helping everyone learn to appreciate different cultures and viewpoints. My students are examples of how embracing diversity makes a community stronger, more creative, and more inclusive.

Ms. Ortiz De Diego Community Academy Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Set of 12, Thin Stix, Classic Colors • Blick Art Materials $11.53 12 $138.36
Copernicus Tabletop Easel - Blue • Blick Art Materials $83.96 1 $83.96
Dixon Construction Paper Storage for 9"x12" Paper • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
ARTISTRO 24 Dual Tip Acrylic Paint Markers, Acrylic Paint Pens, Fabric Markers for Textile, Rock, Glass, Wood, Paper, Ceramic, Canvas DIY Art Supplies Kit for Kids and Adults (Dual Tip Dot + Fine, 24) • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
Pacon© Art1st© Watercolor Paper - 9 in. x 12 in. - 90 lb. • Nasco $26.60 1 $26.60
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Black, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.84 6 $17.04
Tru-Ray 12" x 18" Construction Paper, Shocking Pink, 50 Sheets (P103045) • Quill.com $13.22 1 $13.22
Pacon Tru-Ray Heavyweight Construction Paper, Violet, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $5.59 2 $11.18
Pacon 103000 Tru-Ray Construction Paper, 76 lbs., 9 x 12, Magenta, 50 Sheets/Pack • Amazon Business $5.54 2 $11.08
Tru-Ray Heavyweight Construction Paper, Lively Lemon, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $5.39 2 $10.78
Tru-Ray 12" x 18" Construction Paper, Festive Green, 50 Sheets (P103038) • Quill.com $10.07 1 $10.07
Tru-Ray Heavyweight Construction Paper, Electric Orange, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $4.29 2 $8.58
Tru-Ray Heavyweight Construction Paper, Atomic Blue, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $4.29 2 $8.58
PACON-103031 Tru-Ray Heavyweight Construction Paper, Warm Brown, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $2.59 3 $7.77
Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper, Bright Blue, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $3.84 2 $7.68
SunWorks 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Pink, 50 Sheets (P7003) • Quill.com $4.76 1 $4.76

Materials cost

$430.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.14

Total project goal

$587.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $587.60

5 Donors

-$561.13

Donations toward project cost

-$499.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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